Built 2.0 Ported 8 Turbo
 

Well, after deployment my engine and I decided it was time for a rebuild. I had low compression on #2 and uneven bearing wear on one of my mains. Luckily I was about to have a little over two weeks of leave and some good friends willing to help me get the project done as the Evo is my daily.


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First off I had to start compiling a list and figuring out how I could manage my time to achieve all of my goals, as well as replace as much as I could while I had the car apart.


Here is the new list:


CP 9.5:1 pistons W/ Upgraded wrist pins, Manley Turbo Tuff Rods, GSC S2’s, GSC Beehive valve springs with Ti retainers, Megan O2 housing, GSC Balance Shaft Eliminator, Competition Clutch Stage 3 Sprung, Kiggly HLA, Cosworth Crank Scraper, Hallman MBC, ARP Main Studs, OEM Oil Pump, GSC Standard Size Valves, Custom Catch Can, STM Clutch Line, Ported Head, Ported Exhaust Manifold, and a ported 9.8 turbine housing Evolution 8 turbo.


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Parts on the car previously:


Amsoil Cone Filter, Buschur Front Motor Mount Insert, Walbro 255, Buschur Street FMIC, Buschur Turbo Back Exhaust, and Mandrel bent 2.5” LICP.


So Porting isn’t exactly new to me, as I used to do some at my previous employer. I took a really simple approach to everything I was porting. Mainly I did a lot of gasket matching and smoothing. For the head, I’m not out to break any records, I just wanted to improve the factory defects. I spent most of my efforts blending the seats to the bowls and removing castings. I’ve decided I’m not really that into porting cast iron, it’s a PITA compared to aluminum.


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After Hot Tank.


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Assembled with the new GSC goodies.


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Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to be there for the engine assembly. None the less I got some pics.


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Here are the results after the tune on the stock turbo. The car was tuned by my buddy Chris (EvoX2NR) 27-28psi peak tapering to 19-20 by redline.


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Well, it’s done(for now…) built motor, bolt-ons, and a tiny ported 8 turbo. Special thanks to Freddie, Mike, and Chris. :beer:

Good stuff. Now for a turbo upgrade

I really like that power band. Do you have a 9.8 or 10.5 cm housing?

9.8

Fun stuff! Thanks for posting.

Thanks for looking. I'm very pleased with the results on the stock turbo, but I can't wait to see what she does with a bigger snail.

Congrats buddy, glad you got it all back together and it is running good!

Thanks Freddie, I appreciate all the help and advice you've given me. Hope Va treating you well.

Not bad! So far so good and it is nice having a dynojet close instead of worrying about getting a ticket!

Not shabby man, good work on the build and good choice of parts.

Now get you some of this so you can keep those bearings happy this time.
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So lucky! I miss having that thing local...

No kidding, I remember when I had one across the hall from my fab shop @ Heffner's.{thumbup}

Nice! Bet that's a very fun daily.

It is a much more responsive version of the car with the stock turbo, but it is going to change in another month or two.

Very nice man!

my engine decided it wanted to be rebuilt right before i deployed :( so ill be doing the same thing very soon once i get home.

take care and cant wait to see what happens next!